Spiritual hunger in the Middle East
Spiritual hunger in the Middle East leading to “discipleship gap” say local Christian leaders
Iran: protests
Thousands of people are reported to have been killed during ongoing protests against the Islamic regime in Iran, and thousands more are said to have been arrested. With internet blackouts across the country news updates are unclear and communication confusion is adding fuel to the unrest. Pray for God’s peace and justice to cover Iran. […]
Lebanon and Syria: Alpha
Please pray for God to touch the hearts of people in Lebanon and Syria who are asking questions about Jesus. Nabil and Sarah Shehadi, write that they are in contact with a pastor in Beirut who has recently run 10 Alpha courses and now wants to introduce The Marriage Course to five churches in Lebanon […]
Middle East: second phase of Gaza peace plan
According to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a second phase of the US-brokered plan to end the war in Gaza is close, but key issues still need to be resolved. Pray for people’s hearts to be turned to peace and for these issues to be resolved quickly.
Israel and Gaza: fragile ceasefire
Please continue to pray for people in Israel and Gaza, where the ceasefire remains very fragile. Pray for authorities’ and leaders’ hearts to be turned to peace so that the ceasefire can be strengthened and bring an end to the long-standing conflict. Pray for strength and protection for people in the region as they desperately […]
The Gulf: Persecution of Christians from Muslim backgrounds
Please pray for Christians in the Gulf region, particularly those with Muslim backgrounds who are experiencing persecution and have very little religious freedom. They are living under constant threat with large numbers being deported and some imprisoned. Pray for the oppression to lift and for believers living in the region to be given more freedom […]
Lebanon: Threats of war
CMS Mission Partners Nabil and Sarah ask for prayer as there are concerns in Lebanon that the war with Israel may resume. Nabil and Sarah also ask for prayer as they support the new Alpha national coordinators in the Levant who are running the Alpha course for the first time in Bethlehem.
UAE: People experiencing trauma
CMS Mission Partner H asks for prayer as she seeks to minister to people in the UAE region experiencing trauma. Please pray for H as she studies counselling and trauma, equipping herself to minister to the huge need around her. Ask God to be with the women she is discipling and praying with, ask him […]
Israel and Gaza: Ceasefire remains fragile
Please pray for the ceasefire to hold as it still remains very fragile. Palestinian civilians are still being killed as they are caught in the crossfire between the two sides. Strikes on Gaza this week marked a sharp escalation in the situation. Pray for Christian communities in both Israel and Palestine, for strength and protection.
Turkey: fighting female genital mutilation (FGM)
Mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson visited Turkey in October as part of her work of researching the prevalence of, and putting a stop to, FGM. Ann-Marie’s research uncovered a higher-than-expected prevalence of FGM in Turkey due to a high population of diaspora from Sudan, Somalia and other Middle Eastern/Asian countries. Please pray for Ann-Marie and the […]
Middle East: Gaza ceasefire
Please continue to pray for the fragile Gaza ceasefire. Slow progress is delaying decisions on the governance of Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the rebuilding of people’s homes and lives. Pray for the churches in Israel and Gaza to be strengthened and for Christians to be able to offer reassurance and support for […]
